N7507XROBINSON HELICOPTER R442023-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 1218

Summary

On July 04, 2023, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7507X) was involved in an accident near Myrtle Beach, SC. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover taxi, which resulted in a rollover.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA287. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7507X.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA287
Location
Myrtle Beach, SC
Event ID
20230705192520
Coordinates
33.679741, -78.928321
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover taxi, which resulted in a rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
1218
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GHGK LLC
Address
1860 21ST AVE N
City
MYRTLE BEACH
State / Zip Code
SC 29577-7472
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA287